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Jerky vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jerky and taro

  • The amount of zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, and choline in jerky is higher than in taro.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 90% more than taro.
  • Taro contains less cholesterol.
  • Taro has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taro is 54, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Taro, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Taro
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +885.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +32%
Contains more ZincZinc +3426.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +384.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1428.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245%
~equal in Potassium ~591mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Taro
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +130%
Contains more FolateFolate +509.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Taro
2
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2113.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12700%
Contains more OtherOther +470%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.5%
Contains more WaterWater +202.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Taro
1
29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70556.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1118.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Taro
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Taro DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 11mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.23mg 72%
Protein 33.2g 1.5g 63%
Iron 5.42mg 0.55mg 61%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.041g 49%
Phosphorus 407mg 84mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.2g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.016g 28%
Folate 134µg 22µg 28%
Selenium 10.7µg 0.7µg 18%
Choline 109.1mg 17.3mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Calories 410kcal 112kcal 15%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2.38mg 13%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.383mg 12%
Fiber 1.8g 4.1g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.025mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.283mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.6mg 7%
Copper 0.227mg 0.172mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.083g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg 5%
Carbs 11g 26.46g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.095mg 5%
Magnesium 51mg 33mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.303mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 20mg 43mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 22.36g N/A
Potassium 597mg 591mg 0%
Sugar 9g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.069mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.111mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0%
Valine 0.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Taro
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Jerky
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 2070mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.